The slumping U.S. economy has become the top issue on voters' minds, according to a new poll and that concern is likely to carry on up through election day.

Fed leaves rates unchanged
The Federal Reserve left a key short-term interest rate unchanged Tuesday and cited both the risk of a slowing economy and inflation pressures, a...
Stocks stumble at the open
Stocks opened lower Monday morning as investors mulled mixed readings on the economy a day ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
Looming job cuts march on - report
The nation's employers continue to put jobs on the chopping block at a steep rate as the economy struggles, according to a new report.
How bad is the economy? You weigh in
More bad news on the economic front today. GM reported a whopping $15.5 billion loss. And the economy lost 51,000 jobs in July.
Juice economy again? It's a tough call
In February, lawmakers passed a $168 billion program to juice the economy. And some say it's time to do it again.
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